Terms of Service

SCLA Membership Terms of Service

The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement, LLC, is a Maryland corporation (the "SCLA," "Company," "we" or "us").

PLEASE REVIEW THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW CAREFULLY BEFORE BECOMING A MEMBER OF SCLA AND/OR USING SCLA’s SERVICES.

By becoming a member and/or using the Company's services, you agree to the following terms and conditions ("Terms"). You also agree to your SCLA chapter’s Constitution, Bylaws, Oath of Membership and Privacy Policy all of which are incorporated by this reference. SCLA may now or in the future offer certain other services including, without limitation, a software application and/or mentee services. If you use these other services, you agree to certain additional terms also included below, namely, the SCLA Software License and the SCLA Mentee Code of Conduct and Agreement.

The Company may change the Terms at any time and in its sole discretion. The modified Terms will be effective immediately upon posting and you agree to the newly posted terms by your continued use of SCLA’s services. If you do not agree with the modified Terms, your only recourse is to discontinue using SCLA’s services.

By using our website and services, including SMS messaging, you agree to these Terms of Service, which outline the terms of participation in our SMS communications and other interactions with SCLA.

When you opt in to receive SMS messages from us, you may receive messages related to your specific engagement with SCLA. If you are a member, customer or guest, you may receive updates about orders, event details, membership notifications, or other relevant communications. If you are a job applicant, you may receive messages regarding your application status, onboarding materials, or other employment-related updates.

By subscribing to our SMS services, you acknowledge that messaging frequency may vary and that standard message and data rates may apply. You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by texting "STOP." You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying "STOP." If you need assistance, you can reply "HELP" or visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

It is your responsibility to provide accurate and up-to-date contact information. You agree not to use our services for any unlawful or prohibited activities. We reserve the right to modify or terminate our SMS services at any time, and any changes to these Terms of Service will be posted on this page.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at membership@thescla.org or call (202) 769-5000.

1. Eligibility for Membership and Membership Fee

(a) SCLA is a member-based organization. You are eligible for membership only if you:
(i) Are a student in good academic standing;
(ii) Pay your membership fee;
(iii) Comply with these Terms; and
(iv) Otherwise meet SCLA’s minimum requirements for membership, which may be changed from time to time and are at the complete discretion of SCLA.
(b) The membership fee is not refundable for any reason.

2. Your Permitted Use of SCLA Services

(a) SCLA’s services are described on its website (the “Website”) and/or in these Terms (the “Services”).
(b) You understand that your membership fee(s) including, without limitation, initial dues to become a member and/or dues to enjoy the benefits of membership. The membership fee(s) including, without limitation, are not refundable for any reason. The dues to become a member are currently ninety-five dollars ($95.00). These amounts are subject to change at any time.
(c) You must use the Services only for the purposes expressly set forth on the Website and in these Terms. Any other use of the Services is prohibited. If there is a conflict between any statement on the Website and any provision of these Terms, the provision of these Terms will apply.
(d) Your commercial exploitation of the Services is strictly prohibited, unless we grant prior written permission.
(e) You must not: (i) access or use the Services for any purpose that is unlawful; (ii) access or use the Services for any purpose that is not expressly permitted by the Website or these Terms; (iii) access or use the Services in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair any Company computer system, server, or network; (iv) access or use the Services in any manner that interferes with any other person’s access or use of the Services; (v) attempt to gain unauthorized access on the Services, other accounts, or any Company computer system, server, or network; or (vi) access or use materials or information through any means not intentionally made available by Company.
(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of these Terms, you must ensure that your use and access of the Services complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
(g) The Services are not intended to be used by persons under the age of 18. You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. If you are not at least 18 years of age, you must not access or use the Services.
(h) If you fail to abide by these Terms in any way, Company may prohibit you from accessing or using the Services. No action or omission by Company will be deemed to be a waiver of any right or remedy provided under these Terms or under applicable law.

3. Specific Services

(a) We may from time to time enter into agreements with one (1) or more third parties for the purchase of so-called enterprise licenses, and for the provision of individual licenses to Members to access these third parties’ services. These individual licenses are considered a particular Service. Such third parties include, without limitation, the websites grovo.com and mystaffnow.com. Without limiting the generality of anything else in these Terms, we may discontinue our agreements with these third parties and/or these individual licenses at any time at our sole discretion, with or without notice, and/or may elect to require the payment of an additional fee for the continued access to these services which amount is in our sole discretion and which may change at any time.
(b) Your interaction with these websites is subject to these websites’ privacy policies and terms of service. You agree that we are not responsible and do not have control over these websites. You allow these websites to access the information you provide at your own risk. We make no representations as to the content, quality, suitability, functionality or legality of these websites, and you hereby waive any claim you might have against us with respective to these websites and their operators. We will not be liable for any costs or damages arising out of any transaction (whether directly or indirectly) between you and these websites.

4. Registration

(a) In order to access certain Services, you may be required to register and select a password. The information that you supply during the registration must be accurate and complete. Further, you will not register under the name of another person or company. You are responsible for the actions that you or anyone else takes through your password, and you must maintain the confidentiality of your password.
(b) You shall not use any other user’s information, personal or otherwise, for any commercial purpose, to send chain letters, junk mail, “spam,” or other bulk communications or for developing lists.
(c) You agree not to use the Services in ways:
(i) that are false, inaccurate or misleading;
(ii) that are libelous, threatening or harassing;
(iii) that are obscene or pornographic;
(iv) that interfere with the ability of others to enjoy the Services;
(v) that are fraudulent or involve the sale of counterfeit or stolen items;
(vi) that instigates or encourages others to commit illegal activities or cause injury or property damage to any person.
(vii) that infringe any third party’s copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
(viii) that might create liability for us;
(ix) that impersonate any other person or entity, whether actual or fictitious, including impersonating an employee or consultant of the Company;
(x) that violate any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including without limitation those governing export control, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination and false advertising);
(d) We reserve the right to restrict or prohibit your use of the Services if we suspect you are violating any of these Terms.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

(a) YOU AGREE THAT USE OF THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, MEMBERS, MENTORS AND/OR MENTEES CANNOT AND DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, CURRENTNESS, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICES. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THE SERVICES TO BE ERROR-FREE, SECURE, CONTINUOUSLY AVAILABLE OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
(b) YOU ALSO AGREE THAT IF YOU RELY ON ANY DATA OR INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICES, YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.
(c) THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT NEITHER COMPANY NOR COMPANY’S MEMBERS, MENTORS AND/OR MENTEES ARE ENGAGED IN RENDERING LEGAL, MEDICAL, COUNSELING OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OR ADVICE. THE SERVICES ARE NO SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OR ADVICE.
(d) COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, MEMBERS, MENTORS AND/OR MENTEES MAKE NO WARRANTY REGARDING ANY OF THE SERVICES.

6. Limitation of Liability

(a) IN NO EVENT WILL COMPANY, ANY MEMBER, MENTOR AND/OR MENTEE, BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING FROM YOUR ACCESS OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SERVICES.
(b) IN NO EVENT WILL COMPANY, ANY MEMBER, MENTOR AND/OR MENTEE, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM ANY ACT OR OMISSION BY ANY OTHER PERSON INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY CONTENT PROVIDED, OR REPRESENTATION MADE, BY ANY OTHER PERSON.
(c) WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT WILL COMPANY, ANY MEMBER, MENTOR AND/OR MENTEE, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM ANY PRODUCT OFFERED OR SOLD BY ANY THIRD PARTY SELLER BY OR ANY REPRESENTATION MADE BY ANY THIRD PARTY SELLER.
(d) IN ANY EVENT, COMPANY’S ENTIRE LIABILITY TO YOU UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ARISING FROM THE ACCESS OR USE OF THE WEBSITE BY YOU OR ANY OTHER USER WILL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU TO COMPANY PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT DURING THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY.

7. SPECIFIC DISCLAIMER IN RELATION TO LINKS TO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES

(A) OUR WEBSITE CONTAINS LINKS TO WEBSITES OWNED AND OPERATED BY THIRD PARTIES. IF YOU USE THESE LINKS, YOU LEAVE OUR WEBSITE. THESE LINKS ARE PROVIDED FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND CONVENIENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT AN ENDORSEMENT BY US OF THE CONTENT OF SUCH LINKED WEBSITES OR THIRD PARTIES. WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE CONTENTS OF ANY LINKED WEBSITE AND WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE WEBSITES OR THEIR CONTENT OR AVAILABILITY.
(B) WE THEREFORE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ABOUT SUCH LINKED WEBSITES, THE THIRD PARTIES THEY ARE OWNED AND OPERATED BY, THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THEM OR THE SUITABILITY OR QUALITY OF ANY OF THEIR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES.
(C) IF YOU DECIDE TO ACCESS ANY THIRD PARTY WEBSITES AND MAKE USE OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THEM, AND/OR ENTER INTO ANY CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF GOODS OR SERVICES FROM SUCH THIRD PARTY, YOU DO SO ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. WE ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS, HOWEVER CAUSED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION, MATERIAL, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES CONTAINED ON OR ACCESSED THROUGH ANY SUCH LINKED WEBSITE.

8. Your Communications with other Members, Mentors, and Job Postings

From time to time, we may permit other Members and/or Mentors to communicate with you and/or recruiters to post job and/or internship opportunities for Members. We are not responsible for these communications and/or postings and, as a result, cannot guarantee or protect you. We do not screen or attempt to verify the accuracy of the communications and/or postings including recommendations, connections, or references. You are responsible for conducting due diligence on any and all communications and/or postings. As the operator of a public website, we cannot be liable for any content created by someone other than us whatsoever, including slander or misrepresentation. We will cooperate with all legal authorities as required by law. We are unable to warrant the veracity of any information in a communication and/or posting and/or the Member’s, Mentor’s and/or poster’s website; by responding to a communication and/or posting, you are releasing us and our affiliates, employees, and shareholders from any and all liability that arises between you and any other Member, Mentor and/or recruiters that communicate and/or post on the Website. We do not verify identities, and you should exercise normal prudence and caution when dealing with other Members, Mentors and/or recruiters. We are not, in any job posting on our Website, the employer and cannot be liable for any hiring or employment decisions made.

9. Miscellaneous

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the Company and you regarding the subject matter of these Terms and supersede all previous written or oral agreements. In the event of any inconsistency between these Terms and any such other terms of use these Terms will supersede such other terms of service or operating rules. The Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. You expressly agree that the exclusive jurisdiction for any claim or dispute under the Terms and or your use of the Software resides in the State of Maryland, and you further expressly agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purpose of litigating any such claim or action. The foregoing provision may not apply to you depending on the laws of your jurisdiction. No waiver by either party of any breach or default hereunder shall be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or subsequent breach or default. The section headings used herein are for convenience only and shall not be given any legal import. In the event that any provision of these Terms conflicts with the law under which these Terms is to be construed or if any provision is held invalid by a court with jurisdiction over the parties to these Terms, such provision will be restated to reflect as nearly as possible the original intentions of the parties in accordance with applicable law, and the remainder of these Terms will remain in full force and effect.